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There are thousands of monuments all over the world – they are at the forefront of cultural identity. But what would happen if they disappeared? Could you figure out where in the world they were?

Take a look at this gallery and see if you can work out which monument is missing!

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Taj Mahal

Agra, India

Taj Mahal

Agra, India

This monument’s name translates into “crown of palaces”. It was built as a mausoleum commissioned by the Mughal emperor. Its intricate design took 17 years to fully build, with the help of over 22,000 labourers.

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Big Ben

London, England

Big Ben

London, England

This London monument is one of the UK’s most famous film and television stars, appearing in many productions. Its name refers to a bell -the actual monument tower is called Victoria Tower.

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Colosseum

Rome, Italy

Colosseum

Rome, Italy

This monument had over 80 entrances in its prime and could seat around 50,000 spectators. The monument took 10 years to build and was completed in 80 AD. The Colosseum claimed many more lives than the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, claiming over 500,000 lives in its existence.

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Eiffel Tower

Paris, France

Eiffel Tower

Paris, France

This monument is 324 metres tall and weighs a whopping 10,100 tonnes. You can climb 1,665 steps to reach the top and enjoy panoramic views of Paris. This monument was the inspiration for Blackpool tower.

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Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco, USA

Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco, United States

This monument which was built in 1933, claimed the lives of 11 men during its construction. The monument is 1.7 miles long and weighs a hefty 887,000 tons. It’s painted ‘international orange’.

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Great Wall of China

Huairou, China

Great Wall of China

Huairou, China

This monument claimed the lives of an estimated one million people. It’s 5500 miles long and took thousands of years to complete. It’s rumoured that you can see this monument with the naked eye from space. However, this has been disproven you would actually need an aid to see it.

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Pyramids

Cairo, Egypt

Pyramids

Cairo, Egypt

This monument was built as a tomb for Egyptian monarchy. For over 3800 years, the Pyramids were the tallest man-made structure in the world. The monument is the oldest of the seven wonders of the world.

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Stonehenge

Wiltshire, England

Stonehenge

Wiltshire, England

This monument is made up of 83 stones. It is believed this monument was built almost 5,000 years ago – around 180 generations have passed since its beginning. About 1,580 Roman objects have been discovered at the site of this monument.

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Sydney Opera House

Sydney, Australia

Sydney Opera House

Sydney, Australia

This monument cost $102 million to build and was opened in 1973 by Queen Elizabeth II. Sydney Opera House held the 1980 Mr Olympia competition where Arnold Schwarzenegger won his final bodybuilding title.

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Statue of Liberty

New York, USA

Statue of Liberty

New York, United States

This monument was a present from France, gifted to America in 1886. For 16 years, it functioned as a lighthouse. Two images of this monument appear on a $10 bill.

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Missing Landmarks
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Big Ben
Big Ben
Colosseum
Colosseum
Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Great Wall of China
Great Wall of China
Pyramids
Pyramids
Stonehenge
Stonehenge
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty